named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Cats Program
Provides guidance on managing outdoor cat populations, including handling sick/injured cats and identifying sterilized community cats via ear-tipping; does not accept healthy strays.
Lost & Found Services
Operates a citywide lost and found system using Petco Love Lost facial recognition technology, shelter intake checks, and community outreach to reunite lost pets with owners.
Pet Microchip and Licensing Initiative
Encourages pet owners to license dogs and maintain up-to-date microchip registrations to improve reunification rates for lost animals.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
- Delivering animal-related education and outreachProduces educational flyers on canine behavior, delivers classroom and group presentations on pet behavior and responsible guardianship, offers shelter tours for students and community groups, and hosts public creative workshops and youth volunteer programs such as Books with Boroughbreds to promote animal socialization.
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Engaging volunteers and community supportersEngages volunteers of all ages in shelter operations, animal care, and community outreach; supports youth-led donation drives and fundraisers; and accepts handmade items from children for animal enrichment and adoption promotion.
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Animal Adoption Services 1 activity
- Facilitating animal adoptionsFacilitates the adoption of over 10,000 animals annually through shelter operations, pop-up adoption events including Backyard Barks!, social media outreach, and partnerships with rescue organizations; also operates the New Hope Program to place animals needing specialized care and provides transportation and stipends to partner organizations.
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Program Monitoring & Evaluation 1 activity
- Monitoring and reporting program impactProduces monthly impact reports detailing companion animal intake, placement outcomes, volunteer engagement, and community outreach activities to track and communicate organizational performance.
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
- Operating open-admission animal sheltersOperates as New York City's only open-admissions animal shelter system, accepting over 25,000 companion animals annually across all five boroughs and providing intake and assessment services for sick or injured outdoor cats via text and email reporting.
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Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for Feral Cats 1 activity
- Providing veterinary and end-of-life careProvides vaccinations and medical treatment for animals in shelter care and community pets, performs specialized surgeries, implements Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for community cats including spaying/neutering and vaccination, and offers low-cost, humane euthanasia services and end-of-life care by appointment daily.
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Lost and Found Pet Reunification Services 1 activity
- Reuniting lost pets with ownersProvides lost and found services at animal care centers open daily from 8am to 8pm, holds stray animals for a mandatory three-day holding period, and reunites hundreds of lost animals with their owners annually through microchip identification and daily intake across locations.
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Pet Food and Supply Pantry Services 1 activity
- Supporting pet retention through community servicesOffers free dog training (in person or via Zoom/Facetime), cat behavior assistance by phone, spay/neuter appointments through partner organizations, and tenant advocacy referrals for pet-related housing issues to help pet owners keep their animals.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$41.66M
Contributions & grants$40.84M98%
Program service revenue$626K2%
Investment income$140K0%
Other revenue$45K
expenses
Total expenses$35.77M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$24.63M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$96.80M
Cash$9.66M
Investments$629K
Liabilities$73.46M
Net assets$23.34M
Liquid reserves3.5 mo
7 years on record · 2018–2024 · YoY revenue +33.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 14
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RISA WEINSTOCK | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $244K |
| ROBIN STUPACK | SR. VICE PRESIDENT, ANIMAL HEALTH & WELFARE | 40 | $185K |
| ELLEN CURTIS | SR. VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER | 40 | $176K |
| MICHAEL WELTZ | VETERINARIAN | 40 | $170K |
| SANDRA REINA | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, SECRETARY & TREASURER | 40 | $159K |
| THERESE MIRANDA | VETERINARIAN | 40 | $158K |
| ALICIA BRUCK | VETERINARIAN | 40 | $150K |
| SEBASTIAN BALANOS | DIRECTOR OF ANIMAL HEALTH | 40 | $145K |
| KAITLYN DROZDOWICZ | VETERINARIAN | 40 | $145K |
| PHILIP REID | SR. DIRECTOR, CHIEF INFORMATION | 40 | $140K |
| TARA BRIJETTE MERCADO | DIRECTOR OF BEHAVIOR AND SHELTER OPERATIONS | 40 | $121K |
| JESSICA VACCARO | DIRECTOR OF PLACEMENT | 40 | $119K |
| KATHRYN I HANSEN | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $112K |
| GERALDINE A KILKELLY | VETERINARIAN | 40 | $103K |
board members · 11
- ADRIAN ASHBY — FORMER DIRECTOR
- ALEAH SIMPSON — FORMER DIRECTOR
- CHRISTINE KIM — DIRECTOR
- CORINNE SCHIFF — DIRECTOR
- DENNIS GROSS — FORMER DIRECTOR
- DR JAY KUHLMAN — SECRETARY
- ELAINE KEANE — DIRECTOR
- JASON POWER — TREASURER
- NEIL ABRAMSON — DIRECTOR
- PATRICK NOLAN — CHAIR
- SARAH GRIMKE AUCOIN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- ASPCA Partner — Collaborates with ACC on animal rescue, placement, and care initiatives.
- ASPCA Partner — Collaborates with ASPCA to expand animal welfare impact in New York City.
- Animal Medical Center of NYC Partner — Refers pet owners to the Pet Loss Support Group at the Animal Medical Center of NYC for emotional support after pet loss.
- Best Friends Animal Society Partner — Sponsors pop-up adoption events with ACC
- Best Friends Animal Society Partner — Works with ACC to support animal adoption and welfare programs.
- Cornell University Partner — Provides referral to the Cornell University Pet Loss Support Hotline for grief counseling.
- Little Wanderers NYC Partner — Partner organization specializing in kitten rescue and adoption in collaboration with ACC.
- NYCHA Government — Provides assistance to pet owners with NYCHA housing-related disputes.
- New Hope Partners Partner — Partners with local rescue groups including New Hope Partners to increase animal placements and community outreach.
- New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Government — Requires proof of registration with this agency for New York-based 501(c)(3) organizations applying to the New Hope Program.
- Petco Love Lost Partner — Partners with Petco Love Lost to support reporting of found outdoor cats in the community.
- Petco Love Lost Partner — Partners with Petco Love Lost to use facial recognition technology for reuniting lost and found pets.
- Reading Rain Partner — Featured the Books with Boroughbreds program, increasing visibility for shelter animals.
- Rescue Partners Partner — Collaborates with rescue organizations to place shelter animals
- Sean Casey Animal Rescue Partner — Partner organization that works with ACC to rescue and place animals in adoptive homes.
- Social Tees Partner — Collaborates with ACC on animal adoption and outreach initiatives.
- Stand-Up NY Partner — Hosts a comedy show benefiting ACC with proceeds supporting the organization
- Washington State University Partner — Provides referral to the Washington State University Pet Loss Hotline for grief counseling.
- World's Best Cat Litter Partner — Partner and sponsor supporting Animal Care Centers of NYC in enriching the lives of homeless and abandoned animals
- local trainers and behavior experts Partner — Partners with local trainers and behavior experts to deliver free dog training and cat behavior assistance.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Centered Cat Managementmethodology: trap_neuter_returnBy using Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and avoiding shelter intake for healthy community cats, we humanely reduce outdoor cat populations and improve cat health, because traditional sheltering is ineffective and stressful for free-roaming cats.
- Expanded Adoption and Placement Networksmethodology: offsite_partner_placementBy using offsite partner placements, specialized rescue networks, and adoption incentives, we increase adoption outcomes for shelter animals, because diverse placement strategies increase access to adopters and reduce shelter overcrowding.
- Owner Empowerment and Pet Retentionmethodology: owner_empowermentBy providing rehoming tools, preventive identification, and access to pet health resources, we reduce shelter intake and prevent relinquishment, because supporting owners to keep pets is more effective than sheltering.
- Youth-Driven Animal Socialization and Engagementmethodology: youth_engagementBy engaging youth in reading programs and age-appropriate volunteering, we improve shelter animal socialization and increase adoption visibility, because child-animal interactions build animal confidence and strengthen community investment in animal welfare.